Hi, I think the simplest way is to use dd. I made a backup with: dd if=/dev/sdb bs=2048 count=700000 | gzip -v > backup_cd1.img.gz dd if=/dev/sdb bs=2048 skip=700000 | gzip -v > backup_cd2.img.gz
To put it back, mount the cd's and: gunzip -cd backup_cd1.img.gz | dd of=/dev/sdb bs=2048 count=700000 gunzip -cd backup_cd2.img.gz | dd of=/dev/sdb bs=2048 seek=700000 Hope it helps, Greetz, Sebastiaan On 8 Feb 2001, David Bishop wrote: > I'm trying to make backups to CD, and of course, have 800-900 megs worth of > data, compressed. What is the best way to split up large tar or cpio files, > that will allow them to easily be put back together, booting off of a rescue > floppy or the like? I don't need any scripts or direct-to-the-burner > solutions, neither of the computers have cdr's in them. Just a simple way > for my boss, who is only very slightly linux savvy, to be able to run > restores. > > TIA and HAND, > > D.A.Bishop > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
